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Visiting Bora Bora, French Polynesia


A lush gem presided over by two towering peaks, Bora Bora makes quite a first impression. Admire turquoise lagoons from the perimeter road that traces its 19-mile circumference. There is a bounty of activities packed into this small space. Get your feet wet at the Lagoonarium, the Diving Center, the Coral Gardens or the Leopard Rays Trench. After an energetic day, contemplate these watery wonders from the lofty heights of 2300-foot Mount Otemanu or while strolling through palm-studded Matira... more » A lush gem presided over by two towering peaks, Bora Bora makes quite a first impression. Admire turquoise lagoons from the perimeter road that traces its 19-mile circumference. There is a bounty of activities packed into this small space. Get your feet wet at the Lagoonarium, the Diving Center, the Coral Gardens or the Leopard Rays Trench. After an energetic day, contemplate these watery wonders from the lofty heights of 2300-foot Mount Otemanu or while strolling through palm-studded Matira Point. « less

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Fare Manuia

5 of 5 stars
Orinda, CA
Dec 22, 2009

Surprisingly fine preparations of the freshest local fish--try the Poisson Cru marinated in fresh coconut milk and lime, or the amazing "chocolate cupcake." Not cheap--what is, on Bora Bora?--but...more

La Bounty

3 of 5 stars
Orinda, CA
Dec 22, 2009

Bora Bora has many small cafes of this sort, and a number of better ones. Only a hundred yards away in the direction of Matira Beach is Fare Manouia, which is slightly pricier, but is also probably...more

Bloody Mary's

3 of 5 stars
Orinda, CA
Dec 22, 2009

Shades of Polynesian restaurants of yesteryear (remember Trader Vic's?), this high-class tourist trap has pretty good food, very hard stools, and decor out of a Disney version of Polynesia. Conjured...more

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